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Text Structures Nonfiction Reading & Writing Bundle

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Text Structure Teach, Practice, Test provides everything you need to make teaching EASY. Everything you need is included, so planning and teaching nonfiction text structure will be greatly simplified when you use introduce the five common nonfiction

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

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RI.6.5, RI.7.5, RI.8.5, W.6.2a, W.6.2c, W.7.2a, W.7.2c, W.8.2a, W.8.2c

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Argumentative Writing Middle School ELA Argument Essay PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Q- What makes argument essay writing easier to teach?A- An EDITABLE argumentative writing unit with well-written mentor texts and a step-by-step process! Students will LOVE this argument essay writing unit, as well as the real-life application and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

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W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1d, W.6.1e, W.6.7, W.6.9, W.6.10, W.7.1, W.7.1a...

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ELA Escape Room - Escape the School Reading Comprehension Activities

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Are you looking for an activity that is so much fun students won't even notice they're learning? Here you go! Use this escape room as an end-of-year team-building activity or ANY time you want to strengthen students' reading comprehension skills,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.SL.1

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Narrative Writing Unit - Personal & Fictional Narrative - PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Narrative Writing is fun and easy with the step-by-step instructions and mini-lessons included in this unit! It covers personal narrative writing, fictional narrative writing, and biographical narrative writing. It includes full-length mentor texts

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.3, W.6.3a, W.6.3b, W.6.3c, W.6.3d, W.6.3e, W.6.10, W.7.3, W.7.3a, W.7.3b, W.7.3c...

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Teaching Theme Slideshow, Notes, Practice, Test Bundle

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Teach theme in literature with this animated slideshow in PowerPoint and Google, a choice of student notes, worksheets, and a theme test. Lesson plans and extensions activities are also included in this comprehensive unit! Determining theme in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.2

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Informational Writing Workshop for Middle School ELA PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Do you need an informative writing unit that includes multiple mentor texts and comes with the option of using a print version or an interactive Google version? Do you want an entire unit that's ready to go, so you don't have to scramble to piece it

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.6.5, RI.6.6, RI.7.5, RI.7.6, RI.8.5, RI.8.6, W.6.2, W.6.8, W.6.10, W.7.2, W.7.8...

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Argumentative, Narrative, Informative, Research, & Expository Writing BUNDLE

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This awesome writing bundle includes every resource you need to teach an entire year of writing for grades 6, 7, and 8. Buy it now, while it is offered at a steep discount of 30% off!These resources all include digital versions for Google Drive.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson

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Author's Purpose and Author's Point of View Practice Worksheets and Test

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Determining the author's purpose and point of view can be challenging for middle school ELA students. This resource provides helpful worksheets that will help your students learn how to figure out the author's purpose and how to determine the

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Centers

CCSS:

RI.6.6, RI.7.6, RI.8.6

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Argumentative Writing Slideshow & Notes Middle School ELA PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Argument writing will be a lot easier to teach with this step-by-step interactive PowerPoint and/or Google Slides presentation with guided notes. Created specifically for middle school students, it tackles the challenges of the argumentative essay

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1d, W.6.1e, W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.7.1d...

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Plot Elements & Conflict Slideshow, Notes, Practice Worksheets, Test

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Plot: Teach, Practice, Test is an engaging, step-by-step way to teach plot elements. It’s a thorough unit that includes PRINT & DIGITAL options, a PowerPoint presentation with guided notes, follow-through practice activities and worksheets, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RL.5.3, RL.5.9, RL.5.10, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.7.3, RL.7.5, RL.8.3, CCRA.R.3

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Escape the School - Escape Room for Teachers

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This ESCAPE ROOM game for the school staff is a wonderful team-building and morale-boosting activity. It can be used for professional development, faculty meetings, back to school, or staff parties.PLEASE NOTE: This file was updated for clarity and

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For All Subject Areas, Professional Development, For Administrators

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Staff

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Activities, For Principals & Administrators, Professional Development

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Argument Writing, Narrative Writing, Informational Writing PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Argument, narrative, and informative essays are fun and easy to teach when you use strong mentor texts and a step-by-step process. These highly-rated writing units include everything you need, all in one place.Each writing resource is comprehensive

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.5, RI.6.6, RI.7.5, RI.7.6, RI.8.5, RI.8.6, W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1d...

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ESCAPE ROOM Plot Elements: Fractured Fairy Tales & Creative Writing

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This PLOT ELEMENTS ESCAPE ROOM breakout activity uses fractured fairy tales to teach and reinforce the elements of a plot. It is a fun, team building ADVENTURE that requires reading comprehension skills, understanding of plot elements, creative

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.5.3, RL.5.5, RL.5.9, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.6.9, RL.7.3, RL.7.5, RL.7.9, RL.8.3, RL.8.5...

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Escape Room Context Clues and Inferences for Middle School English

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This creative escape room adventure is a well-organized context clue breakout with a fun sci-fi twist! Your students are visiting relatives on the planet Nonsensica, but their only map home to Earth has been torn to shreds. They'll have to stay

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, L.5.4, L.6.4, L.7.4, L.8.4, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.SL.1...

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Characterization PowerPoint, Notes, Practice Worksheets & Test PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Learning methods of characterization is definitely a great way for kids to develop their inference skills, as well as their narrative writing abilities. Using the Teach, Practice, Test method is the best way to ensure mastery of these important

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.3, RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.7.1, RL.7.6, RL.8.1, RL.8.3, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3

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Close Reading & Annotation PowerPoint, Guided Notes, & Visuals

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

The Close Read and Annotation Posters, Handouts, and Bookmarks Pack has been supersized! It now includes a 50 slide PowerPoint presentation AND guided notes! Complete lesson plans are provided in this wonderful resources to assist your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Posters, Interactive Notebooks

$5.00

$4.00

303

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Nonfiction Central Idea Practice Worksheets & Test- Middle School ELA

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This resource includes central idea guided practice, independent practice, and an assessment.It will be easy to help your students find supporting details and write using text evidence. Students will then complete the collaborative and independent

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Centers

$4.50

$3.60

154

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Teaching Theme PowerPoint and Guided Notes: Cornell and Folding Interactive

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Theme: Slideshow and Notes takes a challenging concept and makes it easy and fun! The guided notes come in two styles: foldable interactive and Cornell style. ( I like choices, don't you?)WHAT'S INCLUDED? ★ 50 colorful, engaging slides (PowerPoint

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.2

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$4.00

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Setting, Mood, and Tone PowerPoint, Notes, Practice Worksheets, and Test

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Setting, Mood, Tone: Teach, Practice, Test Have tone and mood been stumbling blocks for your middle grade students? One of the most frequent questions I get from teachers is about how to teach tone. Now, I no longer have to reply, "I'll be darned if

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Lesson

$8.00

$6.40

307

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Nonfiction Central Idea PowerPoint, Notes, Worksheets, Test PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Finding the main/central idea of nonfiction paragraphs and passages will be easy once your students know exactly what to look for! These resources will also help your students find supporting details and write using text evidence. Students will then

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.8.1, RI.8.2, CCRA.R.2

$8.00

$6.40

366

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been teaching middle school English Language Arts for the past 15 years, and I've been in the same district for over 20. Although I've taught many grade levels, my heart belongs to my 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA classes. I love to create lessons that appeal to their natural curiosity and enthusiasm. Yes, middle school students can be a challenge, but we all need something to keep us on our toes. :)

MY TEACHING STYLE

I strive to be the ELA teacher I would want my own children to have. That means differentiating instruction and challenging students at every ability level. It also means being interesting! Teaching is 3/4 theater. Finally, it all comes down to demonstrating respect for students and appreciating them for who they are right now. As teachers, the promise of the future is in our hands. I try to remember that every single day.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Although I am honored to be the recipient of honors and awards from my school district, my most cherished "trophy" is a battered, second-hand binder filled with letters and poems from thankful students and parents. That binder is precious to me and never fails to warm my heart.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

My master's degree is from Stony Brook University, and I am certified to teach English 7-12 and Elementary Education N-6.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

When I'm not writing or teaching, I love to play tennis, read, and travel with my family. You and I can hang out together at my blog ELABuffet We'll settle in for some teaching tips, free resources, and a whole lot of fun!

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Social Studies, U.S. History, ELA Test Prep, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Study Skills, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Social Emotional Learning